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Dawn & Robert W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients
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Dawn & Robert W.

5.0 out of 5 stars
12 repeat clients

Contact for Boarding

from $40 per night

Highlights

Dawn & Robert have Star Sitter status!
Basic background check
30 years of experience
Has a fenced yard
Can administer medication
Senior dog experience

Pet care experience

You leave them we LOVE them

Create Trained Dogs only.. I have been a pet lover all my life. Starting with my 1st rabbit in the 1st grade. That started our pet family!! My childhood was full of pets. We had a beagle (named Tiger) of 15 years, 2 cats, with kittens, many hamsters and Guinea pigs. Graduating high school I owned my own dog named Spunkey a mixed breed, which carried over to my 2 daughters childhood she lived 18 years!. After her passing we got another family Dog. He was a good old stubborn basset hound named Blue! . We Loved him to dearly. He passed in 2016 after 12 short years. Since then Our youngest daughter volunteered at 4 Paws for ability durning her college years at UD. We have fostered many service from this program. We do not own a dog currently we have become empty nesters and enjoying a little freedom. We miss having a family dog and this is how we get our doggie fixes by loving and sitting for yours as if they were our OWN!!! I work part time Monday -Friday. 10:30 am 5pm. I'm home in the mornings and evenings. Also Home most time on the weekend . I'm away from home for 6-7 hours Monday- Friday. I'm looking to sit your 4 paws in my home for short-term, while your on a weekend get away or a week or 2 vacation. Doggies must be crated trained. I'm your peace of mind. I stay connected and will send lots of picture of your loved furbaby. You leave them We Love them!! I have a privacy fenced in backyard we live in the hilltop southwest side area close to a Park and lighted streets for an evening walk. My husband Robert and family will also provide tender loving care for your loved one with lots of belly rubs and cuddles.

Qualifications

12 repeat pet parents
100% response rate
Usually responds in under half an hour
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
30 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Injected medication administration

Ratings and reviews

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46 ratings
Jole L.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jan 20, 2026

can’t recommended Dawn enough. She’s watched my dog multiple times for both short and long stays.

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Chelsea G.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Oct 20, 2025

Always so grateful for Dawn's care for my baby!

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Kanisha D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 24, 2025

Dawn and Rob were amazing! I appreciated their flexibility on a last minute booking and when my plane was delayed. I got many pictures and check ins throughout my doggos stay and had no doubt he was more than well taken care of ♥️

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Savannah P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Mar 04, 2025

Blue has been watched by Dawn and Robert since he was about 9 months old, he is now 2 and still LOVES going to their house. He loves all the attention he gets from the grandkids, and the huge backyard of course! I know this family loves blue like their own 🥰

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Trent C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Oct 02, 2024

Dawn & Robert are always such wonderful hosts for Copper James! He absolutely loves playing ball and running in their backyard. Dawn has been flexible to work with our schedule, even last minute requests like todays! We are so grateful to have such a wonderful caring family watch over our baby and treat him like their own! Thanks Dawn & Robert for everything!

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Jeffrey & Jessica J.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 24, 2024

Thanks so much Dawn and Robert for a great stay and experience. They were so helpful and flexible throughout the process and Frank had a great time. Thanks again!

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Schedule

Created Trained Dogs only.. I currently work part time. Which give me play time with your pup. I have a fenced in back yard and access to local parks for walks. I do require that your pet be crated trained as they will need to be crated while we are off to work and sleepy time.. (you will need to provide) They will have a great time and thinks they are on vacation too!! You leave them well love them!!!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
Children 6-12 years old
Dogs not allowed on bed
Dogs not allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 8+ hours

Safety, trust & environment

Creat trained Dogs only. I have a 6 ft privacy fenced in back yard and access to local parks. I Can also easily walked them in our neighborhood b4 and after work. We don't allow pet on furniture or beds. So if they have a favorite bed or blanket please feel free to bring them so they feel comfortable and loved.

A typical day

Creat Trained Dogs only... Your pet will enjoy a fetch or run around in our fenced in roomy back yard. We could also enjoy a walk in the neighborhood or a walk at the Nearby park. Or just relaxing and enjoying a lot of belly rubs and cuddles.

16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
No females in heat
Crate-trained dogs only
Takes only 1 client at a time
Dawn & Robert can host up to 1 pet per night
Is your dog crate Trained. Do they like to jump a lot. How do they react When a doorbell rings or a cargoes by do they bark a lot??Are they good with kids under the age of 9. Do they get lots of treats? Do they have special needs. What is the size of your dog I prefer small to medium large no more than 70 pounds. I'm a little flexible maybe a meet and greet will help . I know all furbabies come in different shape and sizes.
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